Get Surfshark
  • EN
  • Log in
  • Get Surfshark
  • Menu
Your IP:
Your ISP:
Your status: ProtectedUnprotected
Learn more

Without a VPN you are exposed to real online threats

Hacking

Data thieves look for unprotected devices, and those that do not use encryption are easy targets.

Malware & phishing

These types of attacks are common, and it’s difficult to avoid them without protection.

Identity theft

If you don’t use security software, you might end up getting your login credentials stolen.

Ad manipulation

It is easy for advertisers to influence your behavior if you expose all your browsing habits.

ISP tracking

Without a VPN, your internet provider can collect & sell your data to advertisers.

Price discrimination

Online businesses might show you higher prices if they see you are in a more affluent city.

Get Surfshark
Home / Features
Recommended by:
4.3 out of 5

Secure your online life with a high-speed VPN

What does it take to get a fast VPN?

  • Fast and up to date server hardware
  • At least 1Gbps port connected per server
  • IKEv2, OpenVPN, and WireGuard protocols
  • Market-leading AES-256-GCM encryption
Get Started
fast VPN

Don’t take our word for it - see what tech experts have to say

cnet

“A feature-rich service with blazing speeds and a security focus.”

CNET refers to Surfshark as having “competitive speeds” with an average speed loss of just 27%. Most VPN’s speed loss is at 50% or more.


cnet.com

pcworld

“Surfshark offers good speeds, compatibility with Netflix, and a solid number of country connections.”

PCWorld tests show excellent speeds in the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom.


PCWorld.com

techradar

“There was good news all round. We had no connection failures, connection times were [...] faster than average.”

TechRadar sum up their review by writing that Surfshark delivers a very acceptable performance. Even the lowest speed recorded was “more than enough for most people.”


TechRadar.com

tom's guide

“[Surfshark’s] performance is solid in terms of download speeds.”

Tom’s Guide writes that Surfshark connects without a glitch, with faster-than-average connection times, and praises fast and safe torrenting.


TomsGuide.com

Good VPN - great speed

Regular connection in the US Quick connect – US server Quick connect – UK server Quick connect – Brasil server
Ping 15 ms 22 ms 123 ms 135 ms
Average download speed 58.46 Mbps 56.74 Mbps 44.42 Mbps 42.13 Mbps
Distance to server – 430 km 6,880 km 6,950 km

What makes a fast VPN?

Latest server hardware

The latest server hardware makes all the difference

Surfshark uses top-quality, fast servers optimized for speed and security.

All of our servers have at least 1Gbps port connected, meaning that the physical connection can handle a lot of traffic. Some go up to 2x10Gbps per server. And with 3500+ servers to choose from, you won’t have to worry about congestion, either.

VPN protocols offer a subtle change in speed

A high-speed VPN relies on good VPN protocols – the sets of rules that make electronic communication work. 

WireGuard is the most impressive one on our roster, offering good speed and stability on any platform.

VPN protocols
Encryption

State-of-the-art encryption is essential to a top VPN

For a high-speed VPN, you need a fast encryption protocol – like AES-256-GCM, which Surfshark uses! 

A VPN software encrypts and decrypts every packet of data. This process does require additional bandwidth, but it’s usually negligible.

How to get the best VPN speed

If you want to have a VPN that doesn’t slow down internet traffic, try these tips:

  1. Choose a nearby server: the closer the server is to you geographically, the faster the connection. 
  2. Select a vacant server location: if two servers are roughly equidistant, choose the one that currently has less traffic. 
  3. Change your protocol: WireGuard is usually the best protocol, but you can see if the connection is faster if you switch to IKEv2 or OpenVPN. 

Don’t know if you can tell the difference? Don’t forget to measure the speed before and after switching the setting around. 

How to get the best VPN speed
External factors may slow down your VPN Learn more

External factors may slow down your VPN

No matter how good your VPN is, there are factors that can slow it down. Some examples include:

  • Your general internet connection speed.
  • Older devices, routers, etc.
  • Antivirus software.
  • Applications with high demand for bandwidth that run in the background (e.g., torrents).
Learn more

Surfshark features to be excited about

Forget about internet throttling

Forget about internet throttling

Some internet service providers slow down your connection when streaming, downloading or gaming online. A VPN encrypts your data, making ISPs unable to detect what you’re doing - and therefore, they won’t slow you down.

Quick Connect to the fastest server

Quick Connect to the fastest server

If you don’t have a location preference, one click of a button can connect you to the speediest available VPN server. It’s usually a nearby location or a neighboring country.

Block ads with Cleanweb

Block ads with Cleanweb

Did you know that ads can slow down your internet speed and use up your mobile data? That’s why Surfshark offers a CleanWeb feature that gets rid of advertisements and blocks malware.

Improve speeds with Split Tunneling

Improve speeds with Split Tunneling

Split tunneling (Bypasser on Surfshark) allows you to set apps and websites that won’t be encrypted and routed by a VPN. That way, you can maintain your usual speeds for tasks where you don’t need protection!

Disclaimer: Surfshark does not encourage using a VPN in ways that would potentially violate Terms of Service of streaming service providers.

Get a high-speed VPN that keeps up the pace

Run with Surfshark